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Ransomware attacks jump 23% as industrial firms hit
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Ransomware attacks jump 23% as industrial firms hit

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Industrial firms bore the brunt as ransomware incidents climbed 23% in the third quarter, with North America also hit hard.

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Cainiao opens warehouse network to AI & robotics partners

The move could help robotics firms test and scale machines in real warehouses, while easing customs, storage and delivery bottlenecks overseas.

about 5 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Productivity

Nemetschek launches AI tools for design & construction

The tools are aimed at cutting repetitive work and easing workflow fragmentation for architects, engineers and contractors as digital adoption accelerates.

about 9 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Renewable energy

Envision launches 800V DC power system for AI centre

The Ulanqab site is already running live AI workloads, as Envision says its 800V direct current design cuts cabling and copper use.

about 9 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
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8x8 adds customer context tools across support channels

Customers should no longer need to repeat themselves as 8x8 rolls out shared histories and AI tools across voice, SMS and WhatsApp channels.

about 9 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Streaming

Virtue Asia, V47 & COL unveil brand-backed microdramas

Advertisers are being invited into microdrama development earlier as the trio target brand-led mobile series for 2027 audiences across Asia.

about 19 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Snap

Gonka eyes AI chips to tackle compute concentration

The move could widen access to AI infrastructure, but Gonka says any chip design will need to prove it can beat current economics before manufacture.

1 day ago · Mara Sugue

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